Addressing chronic pain and improving body posture with gentle techniques.

General Info

Serenity in the City specializes in John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach. This long-lasting and gentle approach addresses chronic pain and structural alignment issues that cannot be properly addressed with more traditional therapies. Therapeutic Techniques Myofascial Release, as taught by John F. Barnes PT, LMT, NCTMB, is a gentle form of therapy designed to address the restrictions in body that cause pain and discomfort. In its simplest form, myofascial release is used to correct a body’s posture and structural alignment to provide increased range of motion and long term physical improvement. Serenity in the City was started to help bring this form of therapy to the Saint Louis area. About the Therapist Massage is always something I have been interested in. I thought about going into massage therapy right out of high school, but went into the computer field instead. Ten years later, I had enough of the computer field and went to massage school. I attended Shenandoah Valley School of Therapeutic Massage in Edinburg, Va. The school gave me a good and thorough foundation in anatomy, physiology, and massage therapy techniques. One of the techniques taught in the school was a form of myofascial release. Although the form of myofascial release taught by the school was not the same as what is taught by John F. Barnes, I was amazed at how well clients responded to the treatments. In cases where clients normally had 1-2 days of relief when receiving swedish or deep tissue massage techniques, they had a week of relief after receiving myofascial release. It took another four years after graduating from massage school until I was finally able to take some of the classes offered by John F. Barnes. In April 2010 I attended three seminars: Myofascial Release I, Myofascial Release II and Myofascial Unwinding. What I learned in those three classes totally changed my views on massage therapy in general. It wasn’t until those classes that I found long term relief from many of my own chronic issues. I now use this form of therapy almost exclusively and try to offer my clients the same benefits I experienced at the seminar and in subsequent treatments. - Michael McCool

Extra Phones

MobilePhone: 314-632-6585

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Categories

Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists

Payment Options

Location

In-home therapeutic sessions throught the Metro Saint Louis area. Studio Office - Located in South City near the intersection of I-44 and Jefferson.

Amenities

Massage Table Heated thick pad Adjustable face cradle Arm rest Bolster

Associations

Professional Member AMTA (amtamassage.org) Licensed in Missouri -- MO 2009002208

Other Link

http://serenitystl.com